At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$35,591 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $219,236
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.3% smoking rate
How St. Helena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Helena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Helena residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,591. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Helena is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,236. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
9.9% of adults in St. Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Helena has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$35,591
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$219,236
Housing Units39
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Helena was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.